Lot 199
A mid 20th century sapphire and diamond horseshoe brooch, the graduated oval shaped sapphires...
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Lot 199
A mid 20th century sapphire and diamond horseshoe brooch, the graduated oval shaped sapphires...
Lot 199
Lot Description
A mid 20th century sapphire and diamond horseshoe brooch, the graduated oval shaped sapphires are bordered to the inside by old European cut diamonds and to the outer edge with diamond points. Estimated total diamond weight 1.25cts, colour H-I, clarity SI1-P2. Length 2.9cms. Weight 7.7gms.
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Condition Report
Overall fair to good condition, with minor surface scratches and nicks, the pin and clasp are in good working order, the pin wobbles slightly on its hinge. The sapphires are fairly well matched. The sapphires all show a deep blue saturation, all with minor abrasion, mainly to the central table facet. One sapphire seems slightly darker and of a shallower depth, possibly a replacement. A couple of the sapphires have surface reaching internal fractures. The diamonds are generally of a fair quality and are overall bright and lively, some have minor chips, and are drawing yellow a little more than others.
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